Definition

In a way that is boring and takes a long time, making you feel tired or annoyed.

Example

The lecture went on tediously, making it hard for the students to stay focused.

Conversation

I had to read this report for work today, and it was so tediously long.

That sounds rough! I hate when that happens.

Yeah, I almost fell asleep halfway through it.

I get that! Sometimes, those reports can be a real struggle.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tediously → It is formed from "tedious" (from Latin *taediosus*, meaning tiresome or wearisome) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "tediously" means in a manner that is tiresome or wearisome.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'tiresome' ('tedious') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ly') that makes it feel long and boring.

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